Nikon 3500 manual Camera Setup

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Camera Setup

The SET-UP menu contains options for basic camera setup. The SET-UP menu

is accessed from the SHOOTING menu for , , or scene mode (no menu is available in movie mode). To make a selection from the SET-UP menu:

1	2	IMAGE QUALITY
		MENU OFF SELECT SET
Slide mode selector to	Press MENU button to display menu
		for current shooting mode

3		4
SHOOTING MENU		SET-UP
		Brightness
		CF Card Format
		Date
		Auto Off
		Language
		USB
	SET	Reset All	SET
MENU OFF SELECT	SET	MENU OFF SELECT	SET
Highlight page tab (selected page		Highlight
tab highlighted in green)

5		6
BRIGHTNESS		AUTO OFF
Brightness		Brightness
CF Card Format		CF Card Format
Date		Date
Auto Off		Auto Off
Language		Language
USB		USB
Reset All	SET	Reset All	SET
MENU OFF SELECT	SET	MENU OFF SELECT	SET
Display SET-UP menu		Highlight menu item

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Contents Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Quick-Start Guide Product DocumentationPlayback Menu For Your Safety Turn off immediately in the event of malfunctionIii Page Trademark Information Table of Contents Vii Viii Overview Before You BeginThis chapter is divided into the following sections Overview Getting to Know the Coolpix Menu GuideOverview Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesAbout This Manual Life-Long Learning Getting to Know the Coolpix Where to Find It-Parts of the CoolpixParts of the Camera and Their Functions Multi selector Non-slip grip Button Mode Selector How to Use It-Camera Controls and DisplaysMonitor Controlling the Monitor NormalMulti Selector Scene Mode Transfer ButtonScene mode/transfer Menu Guide Mode Menu DescriptionIndex to Menu Options SET ing options Pressing the Menu button when the mode selector isAdjust exposure for bright, dark, or high contrast subjects 2048Single Shooting Menu The Shooting MenuAuto Off30 s Setup MenuMass Storage Playback Menu All onMode Scene Menu and ModesUse for portraits Review and Deletion First StepsTaking Pictures Getting CreativeFirst Steps Insert the Battery and Memory CardAlternative Power Sources Attach the Camera StrapFormatting Memory Cards Read Battery WarningsFlip it open C Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Removing the BatteryClock Battery Removing the Memory CardChoose a Language USB Set the Time and Date Monitor when the camera is in mode Lens Section Taking PicturesReady the Camera BasicsMeaning Battery Level aDisplay Camera statusChoose Mode Default Adjust Camera Settings OptionalSetting Frame the PictureDon’t Block the Shot SmearFocus and Shoot When Lighting Is PoorGreen Focus Indicator Flashes red Ready Flickers Lamp Off FocusTake the picture Getting Good Results with AutofocusDuring Recording Button. For more information, see Keep or DeletePut the Camera Away Review and Deletion Returns you to modeQuick Review Following operations can be performed in quick review Quick ReviewFull-Screen Review PressTion, press to right to select Views see followingMulti selector up or down to highlight op Select No to exitHighlight pictures Thumbnail ReviewDelete highlighted Picture Playback Mode Getting Creative Scene SelectionBe selected Camera ShakeCamera Shake Noise Reduction Obtain permission first Flash mode fixed at fill flash Camera focuses on subject at center of frame42-48 Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsBeyond Point-and Shoot 49-58Beyond Point-and-Shoot Or Movie Choosing a Shooting ModeCamera Controls Flash Photography The Button Mode How it works When to use itFlash-Ready Light Flash mode can be selected with the button ISO Sensitivity Gain and Camera Shake IconsDelaying Shutter Release Choosing a Self-Timer Mode Restrictions on the Self-Timer Digital ZoomOptical Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttonsFraming Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Digital ZoomDelete picture Keep or Delete Picture ReviewPress Description WillFine-Tuning Camera Settings -Mode MenuOption Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size54-55 Image Quality Print Size Image SizeSize pixels Adjusting Exposure Exp. + Keeping Colors True White Balance Choosing a White Balance SettingMode, white balance can be chosen from This value Preset White BalanceOption Description Position, but no picture will be recordedTaking Pictures in a Sequence Continuous Flash, Focus Exposure, and White BalanceGetting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot Selector Restrictions on BSSMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Camera Setup SET-UP MenuCamera Setup SET-UP Menu Options SET-UP menu contains the following optionsFormatting Memory Cards CF Card Format Adjusting Monitor Brightness BrightnessDuring Formatting Sleep Mode Auto Off Setting the Time and Date DateConserving Battery Power Auto Off Before FormattingMac OS Choosing a Language LanguageChoosing a USB Protocol USB Operating systemWindows 2000 Professional Menu for mode, but resets settings for all modes Mode OnlyResetting File Numbering to Default SettingPlayback Menu Basic Playback68-74 75-82Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback Basic PlaybackTure displayed in the monitor Tures that will be transferred to a computer at a Image File and Folder NamesPress Button for an enlarged view Button will create a small copy 320 ⋅Thumbnail Review Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Zoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoomPlayback Tips Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture Restrictions on Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other CamerasInverted Playback Movie PlaybackStart playback Pause/resume Playback Rewind movie One frame Managing Pictures Playback MenuMemory Card Format/Brightness To view the playback menuDeleting Pictures Delete Deleting Selected Photographs and MoviesProtected Pictures Deleting All Photographs and MoviesBefore Deletion To delete all pictures on the memory cardSelecting Pictures for Printing Cancel the current print orderOrdering Prints Print Set Create or modify print orderDate Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect Selecting Protect from the playback menu displaysTransferring More than 999 Pictures Marking All Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferMarking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Selecting Pictures for Transfer Transferring Pictures to a ComputerTechnical Camera Care, Options, and ResourcesCaring for the Camera and Battery Handle the lens and all moving parts with careLens CleaningAvoid Contact with Liquid Crystal MonitorStorage BatteriesMemory Cards Optional AccessoriesRechargeable battery AC adapter Carrying case Approved Memory CardsWeb Resources TroubleshootingProblem For Product Information and Tips For Contact InformationMonitor is hard To read No photo is taken When Menu button Camera is in movie mode Camera is in movie modeContinuous menu Mode only BSS is on Battery level is low By camera shake can be reduced byPicture can not be Played back Nikon View does notError Messages Display Problem SolutionError occurs when You try to transfer Images to computer Problem SolutionCamera Mode Lect ModeNected or memory When ButUSB cable discon Card removed whileSpecifications CCDDesign Rule for Camera File Systems DCF Flash control InterfaceDimensions W ⋅ H ⋅ D Symbols IndexIndex 100 6MAA3811

Camera Setup

Highlight page tab (selected page

tab highlighted in green)

Display SET-UP menu

Highlight menu item